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Boudica's Brutality
- Boudica's violence, including alleged atrocities like impaling Romans, served a strategic purpose.
- It instilled terror and enforced compliance, showcasing her ruthlessness.
Women in Warfare
- Tacitus's account portrays Boudica as the sole female leader, with women only as spectators.
- This reinforces Roman biases against women in warfare, potentially misrepresenting Celtic practices.
Gathering Forces
- Before the final battle, Governor Suetonius assembled around 10,000 men, including Anglesey veterans.
- The Second Legion, based in Exeter, refused to join, highlighting the fear Boudica inspired.